Title: Lake Watauga Tree Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95703886&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Watauga Tree Retreat ## Photo gallery for Lake Watauga Tree Retreat ![Exterior - Lake Watauga Tree Retreat (Hampton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95703900/95703886/w1019h683x3y0-92f899c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Lake Watauga Tree Retreat (Hampton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95703900/95703886/w1018h683x4y0-109ef444.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Lake Watauga Tree Retreat (Hampton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95703900/95703886/w1015h683x4y0-d078fad4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Lake Watauga Tree Retreat (Hampton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95703900/95703886/w451h683x287y0-164515f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi - Lake Watauga Tree Retreat (Hampton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95703900/95703886/w1015h683x4y0-63716d0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched atop a mountain in the Cherokee National Forest, this home offers serene escapes from city life. Relax on one of the two-story rocking chair porches or unwind with laundry facilities and 3 bedrooms across both floors. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lake Watauga Tree Retreat About this space Located at the top of a mountain in the Cherokee National Forest, this home is the perfect getaway from the city with no street lights or engine noise! 4/10 of a mile to Lake Watauga and the Appalachian Trail. >15 mins to zip lines, hiking & under an hour to the NC ski slopes. Route to home is on paved, all season roads. Driveway is steep, but parking available on the street also. NO FIRES ALLOWED ON THIS PROPERTY. The space Rocking chair porches on 2 stories separated by a spiral staircase offer 1 bedroom/2 bath upstairs & 2 bed/half bath downstairs. Washer/dryer also on site. Other things to note No campfires or ANY fires allowed on this property. The driveway is very steep. Downstairs there are beams that sit low and guests could potentially hit their head if they aren't paying attention. See photos for details. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Shower ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94960000/94958000/94957991/c126e790.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family-friendly Riverhouse: Fishing & Hot Tub Elizabethton - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20&selected=94957991&PinnedHotelID=94957991&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94420000/94419600/94419549/e48bb883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quaint Apt \~ 5 Miles to Appalachian Trail & Lake! 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the neighborhood Hampton is home to this vacation home. Sycamore Shoals State Park and Roan Mountain State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lakeshore Marina and Fish Springs Marina. 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First NASCAR race experience with the husband revealed a lot about his inner child. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6372/c9071a06-16c0-4ded-9aba-406a95fc4b7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bristol Motor Speedway 33 min drive \- 28.5 miles - ![Ever wonder where the Land if Oz is? It is in Beech Mountain, N.C.! 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